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Step 1
Shred 2 cups of rotisserie or boiled chicken.
Step 2
Finely chop half of a medium onion (about 1/2 cup) and mince the garlic.
Step 3
Open the can of evaporated milk.
Step 4
Rinse and drain the long-grain rice in a fine sieve or bowl. Tip: you can poke tiny holes and run water though the rice bag until clear.
Step 5
(Optional) if adding, boil eggs and potatoes for 15-20 minutes.
Step 6
Warm 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Add half the minced garlic and fry for a few seconds until brown.
Step 7
Add the wet long-grain rice to the pan and stir to mix with the garlic.
Step 8
Add 2 cups of chicken broth. Stir well.
Step 9
Bring the rice to a boil then turn down the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Step 10
Continue with the recipe while the rice cooks…
Step 11
Pour the evaporated milk, 3-5 Tbsp. of aji amarillo (depending on your preferred spice level), and most of the walnuts into a blender. Puree until smooth.
Step 12
Warm 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add chopped onion and cook 3-5 minutes until translucent.
Step 13
Add chicken and pureed sauce from step Stir until heated.
Step 14
Add the parmesan cheese and a little water, if needed, to keep the sauce from getting too thick.
Step 15
Season with salt and pepper and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Step 16
Turn off the heat, uncover, and fluff the rice with a fork.
Step 17
Serve garnished with olives and remaining walnuts.
Step 18
(Optional) serve with sliced hard-boiled eggs and potatoes.
Step 19
Enhance your experience with a Peruvian music playlist (takeoutkit.com/playlists).
Step 20
Enjoy your meal! “¡Buen provecho!”